MLA Adams death should never have happened
By Volker Beckman The shocking and tragic death of MLA Danielle Adams in a car accident on Highway 6 highlights the risk Northern Manitobans face. Adams was trying to pass
Youth Parliament of Manitoba
As Speaker of the Manitoba Legislative Assembly, I have had the privilege over the past five years of working with so many wonderful, unique groups. Manitoba is home to amazing
Gratitude from A to Z
Alpha, beta, delta and now omicron. I don’t know about you, but I’d like to return to some happier ABCs! Here’s an alphabet of your impact and our gratitude to
Janice Lukes and Year of the Garden Winnipeg 2022
The Year of the Garden 2022 is a celebration of our national garden culture and also commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association. Whenever there is a
Remembrance is for every day
By Bill Blaikie The season of Remembrance has given way to the anticipation of Christmas, and all the joys of the season. But it is precisely these joys that so
The magic of earth’s natural cycle
Kevin Twomey returns home from an eco-conference in the United States. He is filled with wonder and excitement over what he learned, and he shares his excitement with Dorothy. For
All about healthy houseplants with Shea Doherty
Dorothy and Shea discuss how to keep your favourite houseplants alive and healthy. They talk about why poinsettias lose their leaves when you bring them home from the shop and
The International Peace Garden with Charlie Thomsen
When was the last time you went to the International Peace Garden or even thought about the fact that this one-of-a-kind garden straddles the border between Canada and the United
Democracy matters!
“Democracy is the worst form ofgovernment – except for all theothers that have been tried.” Winston ChurchillNovember11,1947 I was horrified, then angered, to learn about the recent murder of a
Female Speakers of Manitoba
The Speaker’s job is to preside over events in the Legislative Assembly, acting as a kind of referee to ensure that everyone obeys the rules. The Speaker also helps conduct